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The Art and Soul of Chamber Music

On April 8th, the musicians of Summerfest Concerts performed a free evening of chamber music at Atonement Lutheran Church.  The group began its concerts in 1990.  Summerfest Concerts will hold its main concert series in July.

Also featured in the May 28th issue of The Independent magazine
Photo Credit: Larry F. Levenson

Board

Shannon Finney, flutist; Lisa Schubert Hickok, Summerfest; and Patrick Berry and Stephanie Smith, board members


2 girls 1 guyNatalia Sims, Victoria Sims and Ivan Aposte

Jane Carl Meets audience - CopyJane Carl, clarinetist; with Rose and Jason Fife

Musicians 1

Shannon Finney, flutist; Mary Grant and Tony DeMarco violinists; Alexander East, cellist; and Jessica Nance, violist


Mark Robin & JohnRobin and Mark Smith with John Hickok

Mary Z and FriendMary Zimmerman, board member; and Maggie Adler

Patrons at Reception

Richard Price, Alvin Schneider, Peggy Schneider, and Dennis Schneider

Jim Grant and friends

(Front row) Shelton Griffith (back row) James Grant, Kent Thompson and Pat Thompson

 

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